Cross Project / Function Supply Chain Team Lead

Since its creation in 2014, Harbour has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse independent oil and gas companies.  Today, Harbour is producing between 475,000 and 485,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with significant production in Norway, the UK, Germany, Argentina and North Africa. Harbour benefits from competitive operating costs and resilient margins, and a broad set of growth options including near-infrastructure opportunities in Norway, unconventional scalable opportunities in Argentina and conventional offshore projects in Mexico and Indonesia. With low GHG emissions intensity and a leading CO2 storage position in Europe, Harbour remains committed to producing oil and gas safely and responsibly to help meet the world’s energy needs. Harbour is headquartered in London with approximately 5,000 staff and contractors across its operations and offices. 

Ours is an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to their job and feel recognised for the value they add. We are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment to ensure everyone has a positive experience at work.

At Harbour Energy, we aim to recruit, retain and promote our people based on their unique skills, regardless of race, gender or background. We need excellent people to help shape and develop the future of our company. Could this be you?

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Purpose of Role:

• Established to lead and integrate supply chain operations across multiple projects and functions, ensuring streamlined operations and strategic alignment with the broader objectives of the Technical Services - Supply Chain department.
• This role is established to provide strategic leadership and seamless integration of supply chain operations across multiple projects and functions, ensuring full alignment with the overarching objectives of the Technical Services – Supply Chain organisation.
• Accountable for the successful delivery of supply chain solutions that support project efficiencies and cost-effectiveness, while interfacing with various teams to optimise processes and resource utilisation.
• The position holds accountability for delivering robust, efficient, and cost-effective supply chain solutions, fostering operational excellence while effectively coordinating cross-functional interfaces. The successful candidate will drive sustainable performance through innovation, collaboration, and disciplined execution, ensuring optimal resource utilisation across complex and dynamic project environments.
• Drives the achievement of departmental goals by promoting collaboration and innovation in supply chain management, thereby contributing to the overall success and competitive positioning of the business unit. Ensures compliance with all regulatory and company standards, upholding the company's commitment to ethics and compliance within the supply chain management across projects.
• Additionally, the role ensures strict adherence to regulatory requirements, corporate governance, and ethical standards, reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to integrity and compliance across all supply chain activities.

Critical Responsibilities:

• Ensure all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and Harbour Energy HSES Procedures.
• Ensure that all activities are executed in full compliance with applicable Health, Safety, Environmental and Security (HSES) standards, regulatory requirements, and Harbour Energy procedures, promoting a proactive and visible safety culture across all supply chain operations.

Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with Harbour Energy’s Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required.
• Demonstrate unwavering commitment to ethical conduct and corporate compliance, ensuring that all actions, decisions, and behaviours align with Harbour Energy’s policies, procedures, and values. Complete all mandatory compliance training and actively promote a culture of integrity within the team and across stakeholders.

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

Strategic Leadership

• Define and implement supply chain strategies that align with multi-project requirements and company goals.
• Define and execute integrated supply chain strategies that support multi-project delivery and align with broader corporate objectives.
• Oversee the integration of supply chain processes across functions to enhance operational efficiency and reduce redundancies.
• Lead the harmonisation of supply chain processes across functions, eliminating inefficiencies and ensuring operational consistency.
• Direct the adoption of best practices in supply chain management to support project execution and operational excellence.
• Drive the adoption of industry best practices in supply chain management within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain to align with evolving business needs and market conditions.
• Be the Champion of continuous improvement and innovation, adapting strategies to evolving business demands and market conditions.
• Act as a role model leader, inspiring trust, credibility, and alignment across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Operational Management

• Manage the end-to-end supply chain activities, ensuring effective logistics, procurement and material management across projects.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain activities, including procurement, logistics, and materials management across multiple projects.
• Ensure the establishment of KPIs and monitor performance against these metrics to assess operational success and areas for improvement.
• Establish, monitor, and continuously refine KPIs and performance metrics to drive operational excellence.
• Coordinate with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure resource availability and timely delivery of services and materials.
• Ensure effective coordination with project managers and cross-functional stakeholders to guarantee timely delivery and resource availability.
• Implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential disruptions in the supply chain.
• Anticipate and manage risks by implementing robust mitigation strategies to prevent disruptions.
• Maintain effectiveness under pressure, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and strong problem-solving capabilities in complex operational scenarios.
• Import & Export customs clearance strong knowledge of Mexico Laws and procedures.

Team Leadership

• Lead a team of supply chain professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous development.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of supply chain professionals, fostering a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative culture.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and develop talent within the team to ensure high levels of competence and engagement.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration across various projects and departments to achieve shared objectives and optimize overall supply chain performance.
• Promote open communication, trust, and collaboration across projects and departments.

Compliance and Ethics

• Ensure all supply chain activities comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, reinforcing the company's commitment to integrity.
• Monitor compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations within the supply chain operations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with regulators and other external parties to uphold the company's reputation and operational legality
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders, enhancing organisational reputation and trust.

Critical Skills, Qualifications, Experience, etc. :

Technical Skills

• Expertise in integrated supply chain management systems and processes across multiple projects within the oil & gas sector.
• Proficient in ERP systems and SCM software and tools, strong emphasis on data analytics.
• Deep understanding of global logistics, procurement strategies, and Contract Management within a project-driven environment.

Leadership & Non-Technical Skills

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of managing and motivating teams to achieve business goals.
• Exceptional leadership presence, with the ability to naturally influence, motivate, and align teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence across various levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrate excellent tolerance to pressure and frustration, maintaining focus, professionalism, and team morale in demanding situations.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tactically to deliver complex supply chain solutions.
• A key expectation of this role is to act as a natural and influential leader, capable of navigating high-pressure environments with composure, resilience, and strong decision-making capabilities. The role requires a professional with excellent interpersonal skills, balanced judgement, and a high tolerance for ambiguity and frustration, ensuring continuity and performance even under challenging operational conditions.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective stakeholder engagement at all organisational levels.
• Natural leader with strong emotional intelligence, capable of managing diverse personalities and building cohesive teams.

Professional Experience

• 15+ years of extensive experience managing supply chain operations across multiple projects within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proven track record in managing supply chain operations across multiple projects in the oil & gas industry.
• Proven track record of delivering strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve operational performance.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution of supply chain initiatives that significantly improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Experience operating in complex, fast-paced, and demanding environments, requiring adaptability and strong leadership.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Language

• English: Professional Proficient (written and spoken).
• Spanish: Native speaker.

Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.